de thi hsg mon tieng anh 12

NAME;…NGUYEN THI BACH TUYET
Bài tập viết lại câu và cấu tạo từ (Đề thi HSG 12 HN 0506)
I. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the
original sentence, but using the word given. This word must not be changed in any way. (4 pts)
1. I bought myself a present because I wanted to stop myself feeling unhappy. (CHEER)
 __________________________________________________ _____
2. The news of his death was such a shock that it hasn't been clearly understood yet. (SUNK)
 __________________________________________________
3. The offer to go and work in Australia was a complete surprise. (BLUE)
 __________________________________________________
4. Considering that she's only just started, she's doing very well. (BEARING)
 ________________________________________________
5. The number of comprehensive schools was growing, with Central Government encouragement.
(GROWTH)
 ______________________________________________
6. The average family surveyed expects to spend $ 20.000 on education over the years.
 _____________________________________________
7. The high cost of private education is not a deterrent. (PUT OFF)
 ____________________________________________
8. To pay school fees, 83% of the parents surveyed cut down on holidays and travel. (REDUCED)
 _________________________________________
II. Give the correct form of the words. (2,5 pts)
1. Bill was given a medal in ____________ of his services. (RECOGNISE)
2. All ____________ must be received before July 19th 2005. (APPLY)
3. Karen and Catherine are ____________ twins. (IDENTITY)
4. You look rather ____________. Are you worried about something? (OCCUPY)
5. I'm sure that the whole problem is a simple ____________. (UNDERSTAND)
6. Going swimming every day would have very ____________ effects. (BENENT)
7. It's much more ____________ to buy large size packets. (ECONOMY)
8. My ankle is really ____________ and I cannot walk easily. (SWELL)
9. The government's ____________ approach has brought criticism. (COMPROMISE)

10. The meeting adopted a ____________ calling for Smith to resign. (RESOLVE)
III.Question: Rewrite these sentences, beginning as shown.
1) Six year ago we started writing to each other.
We have.........................................
2) He speak more persuasively than his brother.
He is a...................................
3) Although the team played well, thay lost.
Despite.......................................
4) His resemblance to his father is remarkable.
He looks...............................
5) Robert says he will never visit Manchester again.
Robert says this..............................
6) The children should be working by now.
It's time..........................................
7) I wasn't there at that time.
He denied that he............................................................
8) I applied for the job but war turned down.
My................................
9) There is always trouble when he comes to visit us.

Whenever.... ……………………………………
10) He never has enough money.
He is alI. ………………………..
11.Though the doctor has warned him,he kepps on smoking.
=>in spite of………….
12.Although he was not guilty they executed him
=>in spite of……….
13.Because there was much dust in the mine,he was ill
=>Because of…………………… .
14.Although he had a bad cold.William still went to work.

=>in spite of. ……………………..
15.Although he did not speak dutch,Bod decided to settle in Amsterdam
.=>Inspite of ………………………..
16.I love music although I can”t play any musical instrucment
=>Despite……………………………….
.17.Althoug he had a good salary he was unhappy in his job
.=>..In spite……………………………..
.IV.Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given. Do not change
the word given. You must use between 2 and 5 words:
1. It's always been her ambition to write a successful novel.(dreamt)
She...a successful novel.
2.Why are you against inviting Jackie to the party?(objection)
What's... Jackie to the party?
3.You got lost because you did not do what I told you.(instructions)
If..., you wouldn't have got lost.
4.I couldn't remember the name of my hotel when I got into the taxi.(called)
I couldn't remember...when I got into the taxi.
5.It is said that these herbs are good for you.
These herbs...good.
6.In spite of working untill very late, I couldn't complete the task. (fact)
Despite...untill very late, I couldn't complete the task.
7.If you don't hurry, you 'll miss the bus.(better)
I think... you 'll miss the bus.
8.Mike hates other people criticizing him.(stand)
Mike... other people criticize him.
9.People say that Paris is a wonderful city.(supposed)
Paris...a wonderful city.
10.Elizabeth had difficulty in accepting the situation.(difficult)
Elizabeth... the situati
IV. 1, A.company B.official C.Australia D.encounter

.2, A.catalogue B.solidify C.marvelous D.militant
3, A.decision B.reference C. refusal D.important
4, A.favorable B. talkative C.successful D.beautiful
5, A. although B.bracket C.knowledge D. neighbor
V. CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER
1. … ……that she burst into tears.
A. Her anger was such B.So angry she was C.She was so anger D.Such her anger was.
2. We must … …our pounds for dollars before going to New york.
A. change B. convert C.turn D. exchange.
3. It was clear that the young couple were…… of talking charge of the restaurant.
A. able B.reliable C. capable D. responsible.
4. Peter painted the room black. It looks dark and dreary. He … chosen a different color.
A. had to B. should have C. must have D. could have been.
5. She nearly lost her own life …… attempting to save the child from drowning.
A. at B. with C. in D. for.
6. …… words won’t help.
A. Mere B. Unique C. Sole D. Only.
7. There is water below the earth’s surface…… everywhere.
A. mostly B. almost C. most of D. most.
8. The differences between the pictures are very …
A. light B.slight C. mild D. weak.
9. A person who steals something in a shop is a shop- …
A. picker B.lifter C. thief D.robber